Smith & WessonSWBI
About: Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The firm's brand portfolio consists of Smith and Wesson, M&P, Thompson/Center Arms, Performance Center, and Gemtech; which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. The company operates internationally, with the majority of income generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
Employees: 1,509
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
23% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 59 | Existing positions reduced: 48
21% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.13M | Put options by funds: $5.08M
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.73% less ownership
Funds ownership: 54.8% [Q4 2024] → 54.06% (-0.73%) [Q1 2025]
9% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 32
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 180 [Q4 2024] → 173 (-7) [Q1 2025]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $244M [Q4 2024] → $222M (-$21.4M) [Q1 2025]
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